Description

A bold and comforting bowl of spicy chicken ramen elevated with a rich, creamy garlic sauce that perfectly balances heat and smoothness for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

4 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, minced

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 green onions, sliced

1 cup spinach leaves

1 soft-boiled egg (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)

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Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on both sides and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and shred with forks.
Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and chili paste, then stir and bring to a simmer.
Add the ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes.
While the noodles cook, warm the heavy cream with the remaining minced garlic and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
Add the shredded chicken and spinach leaves to the ramen pot and cook until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
Divide the ramen into bowls, pour the creamy garlic sauce over the top, and garnish with sliced green onions, soft-boiled egg halves, and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts or tofu for variation.

Add mushrooms or bok choy for extra vegetables.

Adjust chili paste to control spice level.

Replace heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.

Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 2 days.

Reheat sauce and noodles separately to prevent curdling.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Sautéing, Simmering
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 110mg